What is the cause of peeling skin on the baby?

We all know that every baby is the hope of the family. However, when the baby encounters some problems, parents are always particularly worried and afraid, not knowing what the cause is. Among them, the baby's skin is the most sensitive part of the body. Many parents have encountered the phenomenon of peeling on their babies. Parents often don’t know the reason. Is it because the baby is allergic to something he eats, or is there some skin disease caused by something? Let’s understand what is going on with peeling on the baby’s body.

What is the cause of peeling skin on the baby?

Almost all newborns will experience peeling, whether it is mild dandruff or snake-like peeling. It is normal as long as the baby's diet and sleep are fine. Peeling occurs because the stratum corneum, the top layer of a newborn's skin, is not fully developed and is prone to falling off.

In addition, the basement membrane connecting the epidermis and dermis of newborns is not well developed, which makes the connection between the epidermis and dermis not tight enough, increasing the chance of epidermal shedding. This peeling phenomenon may occur on any part of the body, but it is more obvious on the limbs and behind the ears. Just let it fall off naturally when bathing. There is no need to take special protective measures or forcibly tear off the peeling skin.

You can apply some lubricating oil on the skin to keep it moist. This is because if the baby's skin is dry, small cracks will appear on the skin after shedding, which may cause infection.

If the shedding is accompanied by other symptoms such as redness, swelling or blisters, it may be a symptom of a disease and you need to see a doctor.

The above is an introduction to what causes peeling on the baby's body. After understanding it, we know that there are many reasons for peeling on the baby's body. Therefore, parents cannot directly use drugs for the baby when encountering such problems. They must find the cause and make timely adjustments. If necessary, consult a doctor in time. If the baby can eat by himself, you can give the baby more fruits. If the baby is breastfed, mothers should pay attention to a light diet.